Movement in Labor with Mandy Irby, The Birth Nurse – Episode 72

Moving during labor is one of the most important things you can do help the labor process. But, how do you do it at home, in the hospital or if you have an epidural Today's guest is Mandy Irby (second time Mandy is on, she was also on this episode on how to go into labor and this one on saying no). She's The Birth Nurse on Youtube and on Instagram and does trauma-sensitive nursing and childbirth education in the Roanoake, VA area (and also does Spinning Babies classes — which are super cool). Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- I'm going to help you partner support you and remind you of all these priorities once you're in labor. I think you'll love it! Moving During Labor In this episode Why you might not prioritize movement during labor How your partner can help you move during labor How you can move when you're in labor at home How you can prioritize movement in the hospital Wireless monitors in labor Walking Epidurals (find out all my info on epidurals here) Ronco Rotissarie Chicken maker How your partner can help move you when you have an epidural (and how their engagement can help your staff move you more). How a peanut ball can help WHY you need to move and what it does to help your baby come out What nurses can and can't do for you and your movement during labor How frequently you will be moving in labor How to balance rest and movement in labor Why movement can help your epidural Other things that might interest you Corona Virus in Pregnancy Fetal Movement & Kick Counts Pregnancy Sleep Producer: Drew Erickson